Scientists at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) have successfully pinpointed fragments of coronavirus’ ribonucleic acid (RNA) in local waste water samples across the country.
Covid-19 RNA Traces Found in Waste Water
Introducing a 9 PM Watershed on Unhealthy TV Food Advertising Could Reduce Childhood Obesity
Limiting the hours of television advertising for foods and beverages high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) could make a meaningful contribution to reducing childhood obesity, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine by Oliver Mytton of the University of Cambridge, UK, and colleagues.
1 in 4 samples of bought sage contained other ‘leaves’
Some Sage sold by online retailers and smaller independents was found to have been bulked out with olive leaves and/or leaves from other trees.
Inner Forth in Flux : Beautiful Film From RSPB Scotland
RSPB Scotland’s David Hunt shares his experience of the magic of the Inner Forth and how its changing tides draw him in.
End-Triassic mass extinction: evidence for oxygen depletion on the ocean floor
“The authors suggest that the oxygen depletion stemmed from extreme global warming, which, in turn, encouraged methane production by other ocean-floor bacteria and, in a roundabout way, other chemical reactions that consumed free dissolved oxygen. “
Should governments be encouraging so many individuals to own their own EV?
A group of researchers from the Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering have modelled what would happen if personal ownership of EVs was to become the norm.
The Recovery of the Pine Marten
“The recovery of the pine marten should be welcomed as it can help restore ecosystem function and conserve one of our favorite native animals. “
Success for Orkney Shellfish Hatchery With Native Flat Oysters
“We are very proud of the efforts and dedication that our hatchery team has contributed to ensure the success of our pilot production of Native Flat Oysters.”
Scientists Search For Solution to PPE Sterilisation
Thousands of tons of waste is being generated every day by PPE in household, care home and hospital settings.
Another Interesting Moth…………….
” Mike went for his after-work walk down to the Bay of Hinderayre, where he found what he thinks is a Convolvulus Hawk Moth on the pebbles by the base of the sea-wall. “
